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eye on beauty: Oscars 2011. Best Red Carpet Beauty Look goes to…


Here are our picks for hair, makeup, and style that made the red carpet sizzle


Jennifer Hudson – Jennifer popped on the carpet in that tangerine-orange Versace gown with purple shoes to boot! As a matter of fact, celebrity hairstylist Kiyah Wright tells eye*like*your*style the inspiration for the elegant updo was indeed THE gown. “When I saw the dress I was totally inspired, and thought hot, sexy, Barbie doll. The week started with another look, and I was totally unprepared. When I saw this look, I was like Wow!” exclaims Wright.

With Jennifer’s new svelte figure, Wright felt the updo would keep her look young. Using her favorite hair products L’Oreal Professional Elnett Satin, Wright achieved the not-so-formal style with a chignon low ponytail with a little backside décor. To finish the look Wright used the golden hot quarter size iron to curl all over and use the body and fullness to tease and sculpt her look as desired. Glam could not go awry on the red carpet so a strong hold hairspray and hairpins was the business to mold and sculpt Jennifer’s mane and kept it in place all night long.

Mila Kunis - The Black Swan star was stunning in a lavender lace Elie Saab Couture gown. Celebrity makeup artist Tracey Levy took inspiration for Mila Kunis’ Oscar look directly from the bold yet feminine gown. Rather than matching the gown, Levy used colors that accentuated Kunis’ skin tone and complimented the entire look. For the face, Lancome Teint Miracle Lit-from-Within Foundation, Lancome Blush Subtil in Sheer Amourose. For the eyes, Levy blended coral and bronze tone shadows, Lancome Color Design 5 Pan Palette in Coral Crush, Lancome Color Design Eye Shadow in Impress, Lancome Le Crayon Khôl EyeLiner in Black for striking definition, and Lancome Hypnôse Waterproof Custom Volume Mascara in Black to finish. Her lips: Lancome Color Fever Gloss in Blazing Pink and Lancome La Laque Fever Lipshine in Lucent Nude.

TRESemmé hairstylist Mara Roszak created Mila’s Grecian-inspired updo: soft, feminine, and romantic. To replicate the look, apply TRESemmé Naturals Mousse to wet hair and dry it, parting the hair to one side. She then wrapped pieces around a 1-inch barrel curling iron, curl away from your face in sections. Brushed out the curled sections and gather the hair off to one side in a messy chignon. Then spray it all over with TRESemmé Naturals Finishing Spray for a soft-hold finish.

Hailee SteinfeldMarchesa does it again. Hailee Steinfeld was darling in her pale ballet pink, crystal embroidered tea-length Marchesa gown. The youngest nominee this year, the actress accessorized her one-of-a-kind gown with silver Ferragamo clutch and peep-toe shoes, sparkling Fred Leighton jewels and headband gave the ensemble its finishing touches. A raspberry pink lip color and a classic bun keep it all sweet and age-appropriate.


Halle BerryHalle Berry is a show stopper in this champagne crystal-encrusted corset strapless gown by Marchesa with organza and silk tulle at the hem and gentle row of ruffles. The nude color complemented her skin perfectly — the stunning, intricate beading, the tulle detailing, the simple silver jewelry, and the Christian Louboutin’s just added to the beauty.

The beauty breakdown: Celebrity makeup artist Kara Yoshimoto Bua was inspired by the lightness and shimmer of Halle’s gorgeous Marchesa gown, and interpreted that into her soft nude makeup look. Her base was a mixture of Chanel Mat Lumiere Matte Fluid Makeup shades in Honey, Walnut and Chestnut. Bua played up her eyes with warm browns, keeping them shimmery and soft while smoking them up and lining the inner eye, using Revlon Luxurious Smoky Eye Pencil in Brown Smoky and Revlon Custom Eyes Mascara in Black. For the cheeks, to balance out the smoky eye, but still keeping the look healthy and fresh, Bua applied Chanel Joues Contraste Powder Blush in Horizon, a warm glowing peach. For the lips, Chanel Precision Lip Definer in Peche, a peach tone that has just enough brightness and definition, and applied Chanel Glossimer in Petit Peche. Her appearance on the carpet was undoubtedly one of the peak moments of the night.
 

Scarlett Johansson - Scarlett Johansson definitely caught our eye dressed in burgundy lace Dolce & Gabbana dress. Celebrity makeup artist Gianpaolo Ceciliato accentuated the 26-year-old starlet’s tousled bob hairstyle with a warm caramel, gold, and rose shadows from Dolce & Gabbana's Smooth Eye Colour Quad in Stromboli. He lined her lids in Dolce & Gabbana The Crayon Intense Eyeliner in Gold and several coats of Dolce & Gabbana Mascara in black. Ceciliato brushed a light dusting of Dolce & Gabbana The Illuminator in Eva onto the apples of her cheeks to create a lit-from-within look and finished with Dolce & Gabbana The Ultra Shine Lipgloss in Candy.

Mandy MooreMandy Moore shines in Monique Lhuillier nude ombre sparkle. Tiny silver beading comes all the way to the neckline. The beauty breakdown: NARS worked with celebrity makeup artist Kayleen McAdams to create the red carpet look for the Tangled starlet. The inspiration came from all the coral and orange lips on the runways for spring. McAdams did a tangerine version on the lips and cheeks. Face, Neck & Décolleté: NARS Copacabana Illuminator, NARS PRO-PRIME Pore REfining Primer, NARS Sheer Matte Foundation. Eyes: NARS Silk Road Duo Eyeshadow, NARS PRO-PRIME Smudge Proof Eyeshadow Base, NARS Corfu Cream Eyeshadow, NARS Coconut Grove Eyeshadow, NARS Larger Than Life Volumizing Mascara, NARS Black Moon Eyeliner Pencil. Lips: NARS Red Square Velvet Matte Lip Pencil, NARS Hopi Velvet Gloss Lip Pencil (NEW for Spring 2011).

Sandra Bullock - Presenter Sandra Bullock looked elegant and graceful in a strapless tomato red Vera Wang gown with an asymmetrical neckline. Celebrity hairstylist David Babaii, known for achieving red carpet perfection, created Sandra’s chic and textural updo for her 2011 Oscar look, while celebrity makeup artist Angela Levin was inspired by old Hollywood glamour and gave her a complementary classic makeup look. Sandra represents elegance and simplicity, Levin’s inspiration for Sandra’s look was a glowing princess. Face: CHANEL Hydramax + Active Serum around her eyes lips and cheeks. CHANEL Sublimage Concentrate which created a gorgeous, healthy complexion.  For a base she used CHANEL Vitalumiere Fluid Makeup in Clair. On the lower jaw line, chin, and forehead, CHANEL Mat Lumiere Luminous Matte Fluid Makeup in Clair. Eyes: CHANEL Quadra Eyeshadow in Kaska Beige.  CHANEL Automatic Liquid Eyeliner in Noir to create a very thin, delicate line. Cheeks: CHANEL Blush Duo Tweed Effect in Tweed Fuchsia. Finally, on her lips: CHANEL Rouge Coco Lip Colour in Gabrielle.


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Gabrielle Union and Muze Hair Cosmetics presented The Beauty Suite during NBA All Star Weekend

Actress Gabrielle Union and Muze Hair Cosmetics did it big this year for NBA All Star Weekend in Los Angeles —taking over The Warren Tricomi Salon and transforming it into The Beauty Suite an intimate refuge for celebrities and wives of NBA All Star players to come and be pampered—and escape the fray going on this busy weekend.

For the biggest weekend in basketball, celebrities go all out to ensure they look fabulous from head to toe. Guests of this exclusive invitation only event were served a light fare brunch and cocktails while shopping for the latest trends in accessories in addition to receiving complimentary beauty services from the most highly sought after celebrity beauty experts in Hollywood as they prepared to attend the NBA All Star Game. For pre-game prep, it takes a multi-talented group of hairstylists, makeup artists and lash experts to curate the glamorous end result we see front row.





The glam team included:


Two-Time Emmy Award winning Celebrity Hair Stylist and Muze Hair Cosmetics creator Kiyah Wright (Tyra Banks, Iman, Gabrielle Union, Jennifer Hudson, Kerry Washington, Taraji P. Henson, Heidi Klum and Ciara)


Kiyah and Nicole Ari Parker

Celebrity Hair Stylist and owner of Keith Campbell Studios in New York, Keith Campbell (Keri Hilson, Iman, Rihanna, Estelle, Serena Williams, Missy Elliott, Eva Pigford)

Beauty Expert and Makeup Artist AJ Crimson (Fergie from Black Eye Peas, Amerie, Mya, Missy Elliot, Keyshia Cole, Letoya Luckett, Raven-Symone)


America's Top Model winner Danielle Evans is treated to a makeup application

Kissable Couture lipgloss line designed by AJ Crimson and Keisha Whittaker

Ja'Maal Buster, Eyelash Guru to the Stars and creator of the Lash Barbie eyelash line which has been presented on QVC (Rihanna, La La Vazquez, Kim Kardashian, Taylor Swift, Lindsay Lohan)


Ja'Maal Buster applying lashes on Rosci of BET's 106 & Park

Celebrity Nail Artists Kimie Keeyes and Melanie McCulley (Rihanna, Britney Spears, Nicki Minaj, Eva Longoria, Katy Perry, Salma Hayek )




The designers and vendors for the exclusive suite included:


Taste Online Boutique, a trendy online clothing boutique owned by Teresa Caldwell (mother of rap superstar Bow Wow.) Taste Boutique counts Shaunie O'Neal, Gabrielle Union, Evelyn Lozada (Basketball Wives) among their loyal clientele. (shoptasteonline.com).


Toya of BET's Tiny & Toya

Honeychild Bath and Body Ritual Collection, a line of natural products developed by Tracy Wilson Mourning featuring a variety of body polishing scrubs, cleansers, body glowing oils, moisturizers and perfume oils. (honeychild.net)




HONESTY Jewelry, exquisite handcrafted pieces of wearable art made using a variety of beads, antique charms, original hand fabricated metal pieces, natural gemstones and religious crosses (honestyjewelry.com).


Nicole Ari Parker wears Honesty Jewelry with Honesty Jewelry creator Nicole

Nicole and Chantel creators of Honesty Jewelry

J.J. Winters, a trendy and well crafted handbag line manufactured and produced in downtown Los Angeles. The JJ Winters brand has developed a loyal following among trend setters, celebs, stylists and editors (jjwinters.com).

Monisha Melwani, hand crafted fine jewelry from India.



Dena Cali Luxe, high end hair extension accessories (denacali.com).


Toya (BET's Tiny & Toya) and Monique and Kita (VH1's The T.O. Show)

Beverages and Cocktails by ONE Drinks.

Neutrogena served as the title sponsor for the event and other wonderful sponsors include China Glaze Professional Nail Lacquer, Icelandic Glacial Water and URAWARRIOR (a cancer support organization founded by Bershan Shaw, breast cancer survivor and New York restaurateur bershanshaw.com).

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Keith Campbell Pre-Grammy Beauty Lounge and Book Signing hosted by Nicole Ari Parker and Melanie Fiona

One of the best places to be primped and pampered for the pre-parties and red carpets during Grammy Week was at Salon 180 for Celebrity Hairstylist Keith Campbell’s pre-Grammy Beauty Lounge. Hosted by Nicole Ari Parker and Melanie Fiona, the event was also a celebration of his newly released book entitled “Cuts for Our Infirmities,” which is a compilation of short antidotes that make up Keith’s inspirational book embodies his “Decide to be Beautiful” campaign. Keith has worked with such stars as Iman, Rihanna, Keri Hilson, Chrisette Michele, and Tracee Ellis Ross to name a few.


Nicole Ari Parker, Keith Campbell, Melanie Fiona

Our friends over at Break Management and JMC-Janice McCafferty Communications were handling appointments for celebrities and press at the event. Guests of the invite only event enjoyed cocktails, light fare and complimentary last minute beauty touch-ups before hitting the party circuit.

Melanie Fiona, Nicole Ari Parker, Keith Campbell checking out Keith's book "Cuts for Our Infirmities"

I headed over to the makeup station to meet with celebrity makeup artist Robert Moran. Robert recently launched his own line RM Cosmetics---available at Salon 180 (of course!).

Celebrity makeup artist Robert Moran of Salon 180

RM Cosmetics

Then it was on to meet manicurist Denise (she only goes by one name--think Cher, MadonnaJ) where I was introduced to this new nail art that is all the rage, China Glaze Crackle Glaze. I loved it so much, I got two colors Crushed Candy and (teal crackle) and Broken Hearted (pink crackle).

China Glaze Crackle Glaze in Crushed Candy and Broken Hearted

Since the event, I am now a huge fan of Keith, Robert and Denise, and I think you will be too. Next time you’re in Los Angeles, visit Robert and Denise at Salon 180 Beauty Lounge www.salon180beautylounge.com. For more information on Keith Campbell and his book “Cuts for Our Infirmities” please visit him at www.keithcampbell.com.

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eye*like*your*style GRAMMY Style Report 2011

A bevy of music and Hollywood beauties graced the red carpet for the 53rd GRAMMY Awards. From bling to lace to shimmer to metallic, the red carpet was filled with some of the hottest looks of Awards Season.




Glee gal Lea Michele shows a little leg in this black Emilio Pucci gown with a black lace cut-out and high slit up the leg. She wore Lorraine Schwartz jewels, Christian Louboutin black pumps and carried a Fendi Bag.


From his Spring/Summer 2011 collection, Ciara is stunning in a lovely Emilio Pucci maxi dress, Givenchy shoes, and Lorraine Schwartz jewels. Chic yet feminine with an edge, the dramatic cuts of the bodice left little to the imagination. Work that leg, girlfriend!


Jennifer Hudson is breathtaking in her Versace asymmetrical corset maxi dress, Neil Lane jewelry and Christian Louboutin sandals.  For her makeup look, we love how she kept her lips neutral and allowed for the smoky eye to be the focus. Kudos!


Jennifer Lopez is giving it in this daring Emilio Pucci metallic mini, Christian Louboutin shoes, a Swarovski clutch, and oh $340,000 of Cartier jewels. Love it!  


Rihanna rocks a revealing white Jean Paul Gaultier gown down the carpet. Nude Christian Louboutin ‘Pigalle Plato’ heels completed her look. One of the most head turning dresses of the night—without a doubt.


R&B Canadian beauty Melanie Fiona channeled her inner disco diva in this grey and silver evening gown by Max Azria Atelier.


Jenna Ushkowitz of Glee hits the red carpet in a black sheer over nude strapless tulle Pamela Dennis cocktail dress with a big bow.


Monica is stunning in the sleek and structured black formal by Stephane Rolland.


Keri Hilson is looking fly in a futuristic Basil Soda Couture mini dress, Judith Leiber jewels,
and metallic gold strappy Jimmy Choo sandals.
Pretty Girl Rock!


Eva Longoria strikes a pose in this cute and sexy black & white ensemble created Ashi, Sergio Rossi clutch and Brian Atwood shoes. Eva-lution!

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